Book contents
- Onomatopoeia
- Onomatopoeia
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Defining Onomatopoeia
- 3 Onomatopoeias as Linguistic Signs
- 4 Prototypical Features of Onomatopoeia
- 5 Onomatopoeia and Sound Symbolism
- 6 Cross-Linguistic Onomatopoeic Patterns
- 7 Richness of Languages in Onomatopoeias by Sound Type and Source
- 8 Onomatopoeias versus Ideophones
- 9 Conclusion
- Book part
- References
- Author Index
- Language Index
- Subject Index
2 - Defining Onomatopoeia
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Book contents
- Onomatopoeia
- Onomatopoeia
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Defining Onomatopoeia
- 3 Onomatopoeias as Linguistic Signs
- 4 Prototypical Features of Onomatopoeia
- 5 Onomatopoeia and Sound Symbolism
- 6 Cross-Linguistic Onomatopoeic Patterns
- 7 Richness of Languages in Onomatopoeias by Sound Type and Source
- 8 Onomatopoeias versus Ideophones
- 9 Conclusion
- Book part
- References
- Author Index
- Language Index
- Subject Index
Summary
Chapter 2 identifies various types of sound-related words in order to define the scope of onomatopoeia and the place of onomatopoeia in the system of language. It argues in favour of its ‘narrow’ definition by reserving this notion exclusively for direct sound imitation to distinguish onomatopoeia from signs based on cross-modal iconicity, from interjections, and from onomatopoeia-based derivatives and semantic shifts. This chapter also illustrates the different status and functions of onomatopoeic words in the sample languages.
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- OnomatopoeiaThe Colorful World of Sounds, pp. 34 - 46Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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